Job Description
Biomedical Technician
Background
NMS Infrastructure of the UK has been contracted by the Ministry of Health in Zambia to design, construct and equip five 80-bed District Hospitals and 115 Health Centres
Job Title: Biomedical Technician
NMS Infrastructure, Zambia seeks an experienced and proven Biomedical Technician to take on the tasks of Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Training (ICMT)
Reporting to: Equipment Support Services Manager (ESSM)
Based at: Lusaka with travel throughout Zambia
Qualifications & Experience
- HND or Diploma in Biomedical Engineering or related subject
- Minimum of five years’ experience of work in a hospital setting
- Thorough knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and safety standards is essential
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
- Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of a diverse range of Medical and Non-Medical Equipment
- Performing electrical safety inspections on Medical Equipment using specialized tools and
test equipment (STTE) - Assisting in the systematic preventive maintenance programme of medical equipment. Work independently in both routine and complex tasks. Being able to prioritise work and initiate new work and tasks
- Documenting all work performed including new equipment inspections, corrective
and preventive maintenance and special requests as required. Maintaining documentation in an accurate and timely manner - Assistance in the management of the CMMS
- Assisting hospital clinical and technical staff in the proper operation and user maintenance of clinical equipment.
- Communication with users regarding status of repairs. Meeting the needs of clinical departments and obtaining loaner or replacement equipment as required
- Acceptance testing on new clinical equipment per department policy
- Being aware of patient- and work-safety issues, reporting problems found and assisting with correction of issues as required
- Identifying and recording medical equipment that is obsolete, has an extensive repair history, no longer has service support from the manufacturer or has identified safety problems
- Providing good customer service, answering phones in a pleasant manner
- Screening and referring calls as appropriate and providing information to staff, visitors and patients, upon request
- Maintaining a professional appearance and enthusiastic approach to work
- Maintaining good relationships with fellow workers, clinical staff and other hospital workers
- Maintaining a high level of productivity. Making suggestions to improve departmental productivity when appropriate
- Maintaining a clean and safe workplace
- Following all departmental policies and procedures
- Other duties as may be assigned by the ESSM and Senior Management
Skills and Experience
The successful applicant will have:
- proven and successful experience as a Biomedical Technician in a hospital setting
- computer literacy in MS Office, CMMS and other forms of communication
- a good record of management skills
- a Zambian Driving Licence (over 4 years)
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested and suitably qualified applicants may apply, providing detailed curriculum vitae, a contact email address, telephone number and two referees, both of whom may attest to the applicant’s competence.
All application should be emailed to [email protected] by midnight on 27/03/2022
Interviews are set for the 4th to the 7th of April 2022.
More Information
- Job Application Details To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]